Katherine Baldwin - Health Highroad

The CDC Issues Warning for an Invasive Deadly Bacteria Spreading – Here’s Everything You Should Know!

A foreign microbe so dangerous it is considered a bioterrorism agent has been found growing wild in the United States, particularly in states along the Gulf of Mexico. However, if someone were to innocently Google “Burkholderia pseudomallei,” the bug’s scientific…

June 23, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Loneliness Increases Mortality Risks, Study Finds

An extensive meta-analysis involving over 2 million people revealed strong correlations between social isolation, loneliness, and higher mortality rates. These findings serve as a poignant reminder of our innate social nature and emphasize the critical value of social connections to…

June 23, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Top Breakfast Foods Cardiologists Go for and What They Avoid!

People are often wondering what cardiologists eat first thing in the morning since breakfast has been dubbed as the most important meal of the day for the longest time. After all, they must know best what kind of food can…

June 22, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Brain Changes May Be to Blame for Weight Loss Struggles, Study Learns

According to a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, obese individuals’ brains react to foods differently even after significant weight reduction. Researchers looked at 60 people over 40; half had been given an obese diagnosis, and the other half did…

June 22, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

All Healthcare Providers Should Start Screening Their Adult Patients for Anxiety, New Recommendation Says

All persons under the age of 65 should get lifetime anxiety screenings, according to a panel whose recommendations have pretty much become the national norm for medical practice. The finalized version of the draft report that the U.S. Preventative Services…

June 22, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Contraceptive Pills Linked to a 73% Increase in Depression Risks, According to a New Study

According to a comprehensive study from Uppsala University, using combination contraceptive pills dramatically raises the risk of depression in women, especially in the first two years of usage and especially in young users. The researchers demand that healthcare professionals be…

June 20, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Study Finds that Exactly 1.5 Hours Spent in Outdoor Light Every Day Can Lower Depression Risk

Regardless of their genetic propensity for depression, a recent study published in Translational Psychiatry concluded that people who spend around 1.5 hours every day exposed to outside light have the smallest risk of developing it. In fact, the research found…

June 20, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Dark Chocolate Can Put Your Body in Hyperdrive, Study Finds

You probably already know that chocolate is one of the most popular foods and that it pretty much improves everything when you have some, but as it turns out, science has also concluded that dark chocolate, in particular, has health…

June 18, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

‘Nature’s Ozempic’ Berberine Gains Popularity Online but Experts Warn against Using it for Weight Loss

Dietician Marissa Meshulam claims that discussions regarding weight loss drugs are “everywhere” nowadays. She has observed a spike in popularity and debate about the drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, which contain the active component semaglutide and were first developed for type…

June 18, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Study Suggests that Common Gut Bacteria May Be What Causes Endometriosis

According to a recent study, endometriosis may be brought on by a kind of bacteria that is often present in the mouth and intestines. Additionally, research suggests that antibiotics may be able to treat the painful, long-lasting condition causing the…

June 16, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Microbes Swabbed from the Mother at Birth Can Speed Up C-Section Babies’ Brain Development, Study Finds

By three and six months, newborns who had been swabbed with their mothers’ vaginal secretions had attained a higher number of neurodevelopmental milestones than c-section babies who did not get the therapy, according to the results of the randomized, blind…

June 16, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Dieticians Reveal the Best Vegetables for Blood Pressure

Although all vegetables are beneficial, these are especially effective at shielding your heart from high blood pressure and its negative symptoms. All of the organs in your body receive blood from your heart through the arteries. Blood pressure is the…

June 16, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

A Drink Every Day Can Actually Lower Your Heart Attack Risks, New Research Finds

The risk of heart disease can be reduced over the long run by consuming light to moderate amounts of alcohol, according to a recent study that was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. One drink every…

June 15, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Youngsters Who Lose Weight Following Bariatric Surgery Have Weaker Bones

According to a recent study, adolescents and young adults with considerable weight loss following bariatric surgery had weaker bones than those with comparable degrees of obesity who did not undergo surgery. With that being said, according to the study’s primary…

June 15, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Study Finds that Obesity May Modify the Human Brain Forever

According to Yale University researchers, obesity is linked to a reduced brain reaction to nutrient intake, which is persistent even after losing weight. The study highlights the significant role of the human brain in obesity and provides insights into the…

June 15, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Bilinguals Enjoy Certain Neurological Benefits, Study Finds

It turns out that learning a second language is advantageous for more reasons than just traveling or broadening your work options. Speaking two or more languages has always been beneficial, from enhancing social interactions to expanding career options. According to…

June 12, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Morning Workouts – Are They Better for Quick Weight Loss?

The best time of day to start an exercise regimen is a topic that is frequently discussed as we work to combat obesity. Given the variety of our weekday schedules, it might be difficult for us to commit to a…

June 12, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

King County Health Officials Stress the Importance of Getting Vaccinated against Mpox

King County Public Health is pushing for immunizations against mpox, formerly recognized as ‘monkeypox.’ Although there are fewer instances this year than previous, health experts caution that not everyone at risk has received a vaccination. Since May of 2022, more…

June 12, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Ozempic – Weight Loss Medicine Surprisingly Found to Also Cure Anxiety and Depression?

Patients using popular weight-loss medications are noticing an unexpected other benefit: they no longer experience the anxiety and depression that used to control their lives before the treatment. Nationwide users report that after starting to use Ozempic, their anxious emotions…

June 11, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

New Heart Transplant Method Increases Donor Heart Supply

The availability of donated hearts for individuals in need of life-saving surgery may be significantly increased thanks to a new technique for heart transplants. The advancement, which is probable to become the new standard of treatment, was significantly aided by…

June 11, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Ohio Local Has Been Shedding Unique COVID Strain into the Sewers and Expert Is Trying to Find Them on Twitter!

A professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine claims that one anonymous Ohio local has a novel strain or lineage of COVID-19 and is completely unaware of the fact. According to Marc Johnson,…

June 11, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Flavanols Associated with Better Heart Health and Memory in New Studies

Make sure you consume enough fruit and veggies each day for a variety of healthy reasons. They not only keep your gut healthy and include many of the essential vitamins and minerals our bodies require to function at their best,…

June 10, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Taurine – Study Finds it May Be the Ultimate ‘Elixir of Life’

According to the author of a recent research, taurine, an amino acid frequently used by bodybuilders and which is usually an ingredient of energy beverages, may be an “elixir of life” – at least as far as worms, mice, and…

June 10, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

4 Tips to Help Your Long-Term Foster Child Eat a Healthier Diet

Most adults are well aware of how appealing junk food can be to children. Let’s face it, if a child were to create a nutritional plan, there’s a good chance it would be void of anything healthy, such as lean…

June 9, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Dieticians Reveal the Worst Food for Visceral Fat

Visceral fat, which surrounds critical organs including the stomach, liver, and intestines deep within the abdominal cavity, is present in even the healthiest persons. According to Kayla Kopp, RD, of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition, while some amounts…

June 8, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Stem Cells Used to Cure Male Baldness in New Study

A common problem that becomes worse as we age is hair loss. Our hair follicle stem cells stiffen with time, similar to joints, which prevents them from sprouting hair. That is the startling result of a recent Northwestern Medicine research…

June 8, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Fast Food Jungle: A Weight Watchers Guide to Eating Out and Staying on Plan

Understanding Weight Watchers and Fast Food Choices Embarking on a weight loss journey with Weight Watchers often means revolutionizing your eating habits and making conscious, healthier choices. But what happens when you’re thrown into the wild terrain of the fast-food…

June 5, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Study Suggests the Bird Flu Outbreak Is Worse Than it’s Ever Been

According to a recent study, the continuing avian influenza outbreak that started in late 2021 in Europe and the Americas has been characterized by quick genetic mutations and significantly enhanced pathogenicity in both birds and mammals. The new strains of…

June 5, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Deep-Brain Stimulation Can Enhance One’s Memory While Sleeping, Study Finds

The idea that the brain improves memory when you sleep has been supported by research from UCLA Health and Tel Aviv University. In the research, epilepsy patients had targeted deep brain stimulation, which improved memory consolidation. These discoveries could be…

June 5, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Catatonic Person Wakes Up after 20 Years, Giving Hope to Many Others

After getting specific therapies for an autoimmune condition that was damaging her brain, a person who had been catatonic for more than 20 years was able to regain consciousness. At age 21, April Burrell, a previous straight-A student in accounting,…

June 4, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Virus on the Rise in California – Here’s Everything You Need to Know about the COVID ‘Runner-up!’

This past winter delivered a triple threat that included the extremely contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant, influenza, and the respiratory syncytial virus, (RSV,) after many waves of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. A less common respiratory virus, however, has been on the rise…

June 4, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Empathy Linked to Habitual Drinking, New Study Finds

A new study found an unexpected link between regular alcohol drinking and affective empathy. According to the study, people tend to drink more alcohol whenever they feel more affective empathy (which is based on shared emotional experiences) than normal. Even…

June 3, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Green Mediterranean Diet Shown to Slow Down Brain Aging in New Study

According to recent study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, switching to a green Mediterranean diet has a good impact on brain function. The study discovered that participants’ brain aging was slowed down by weight loss related to this diet.…

June 3, 2023 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0